🚨BREAKING: House Democrats have prepared Articles of Impeachment against President Trump

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John Kruzel
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🚨BREAKING: House Democrats have prepared Articles of Impeachment against President Trump, warning that he remains "a threat to national security, democracy and the Constitution" after inciting insurrection yesterday. Drafted by @davidcicilline, @RepTedLieu & @RepRaskin
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[spanone]

1. K&R

[Zoonart]

2. YAY!

[SheltieLover]

3. Yaaaaaay!

[CaliforniaPeggy]

4. Greatest Page for this very timely and important post! n/t

[Wicked Blue]

5. And

Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Thursday called for President Trump’s immediate removal from office, either by his Cabinet or through impeachment, describing the violence at the Capitol on Wednesday as “an insurrection against the United States, incited by the president.” -- Washington Post

https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2021/01/07/congress-election-biden-capitol-live-updates/

[Arne]

6. So Pence declaring Trump unfit is off the table?

[Wellstone ruled]

18. There are not any so called

full time Cabinet Members except for a hand full. 25 th is a great idea,but there are not enough Full Time Cabinet Members to pull it off. Most are seat warmers appointed by Diaper Don.

[BobTheSubgenius]

42. It depends on the wording.

Perhaps it could be interpreted to mean "a majority of all the Cabinet that there are." It can't be a fixed number, because Cabinet positions come and go. Not often, but even once could "break" the statute.

[eggplant]

56. It would take more than two weeks to litigate the interpretation. n/t

[lastlib]

73. Try it anyway. What have we got to lose?

[StarfishSaver]

59. The two options aren't mutually exclusive

[reACTIONary]

63. Exactly - Do both! nt

[louis-t]

104. Pence is too afraid of magats to invoke 25th.

They would have his head on a pike.

[madaboutharry]

7. The will certainly have the votes in the House for impeachment.

Even if they don't get it to trial in the Senate, he should still be impeached.

[stillcool]

8. hope they can get it on speed dial..

13 days with it in the White House is an eternity.

[cate94]

9. K&R

[Bettie]

10. K&R

Let's see Moscow Mitch and his minions defend this fuckery now.

[gratuitous]

20. Precisely

Some Republican Senators were making noises yesterday that sounded like they thought things had gone a wee bit too far. I guess hiding in a bunker while an armed mob roams the halls above you has a chastening effect on a person. Let's see if the change of heart is permanent or temporary.

[HUAJIAO]

49. I promise it is temporary.

[wnylib]

66. And not even a change.

It is supetficial posturing for many. They know that people expect them to be against violence. But I think some in Congress were inwardly thrilled at the violence and power of Trump to set it off.

[KPN]

78. THIS

[soldierant]

92. It only needs to last 14 days.

My heart goes out to Jamie Raskin having to do this so soon after the loss of his son. What a patriot.

[Pauldg47]

96. If it doesn't work it will distract him away from other situations he may try.

[cab67]

69. Given what Gaetz said after everything went down...

...temporary.

That being said, they might go along with impeachment just to save their backsides in the next elections.

Or not. Who the hell knows anymore.

[NYC Liberal]

77. They would have political cover to do it because Trump has already lost.

This would just be cutting his term short by 2 weeks — very different than removing him in the middle of a first term while he was running for re-election.

But as you say — who the hell knows.

[usaf-vet]

76. Maybe MoscowMitch won't be as willing to drag his feet. Each outrage between 01/06/21 and 01/20/21..

... will be blood on the hands of all of the people who HAVE the power to STOP Trump NOW!

[packman]

82. Yah, turn on the Mitch Speed Dial

Get it done in a day

[Hassin Bin Sober]

87. Convicting him would be the best thing for his party and the ambitious scumbags within.

An impeachment conviction blocks him from running again.

The trick is which ambitious scumbag signs on first...

[magicarpet]

11. This must be done,... ar least get the Fascists who oppose this on record once again.

[ananda]

12. Good! And at the least...

even if the Senate Reeps won't convict, they will be forced
to side with domestic terrorism, sedition, and
insurrection.

[denbot]

13. One of the drafters is Ted Lieu, my Congress critter!

I called his DC office about a month or two ago asking that he impeach Shitler.
Better late than never..

[Celerity]

21. mine too

[MuseRider]

26. I love that guy

and you are very lucky. I would be ecstatic to even have a Democrat but Lieu is just awesome!

[Pauldg47]

97. I did some calling too!

[Happyhippychick]

14. These were drafted by Jamie Raskin whose son committed suicide one week ago

He's a patriot and a hero.

[jmbar2]

24. His strength of character is amazing

Good channel for some of his grief into this. It would be too much for me to bear.

[COL Mustard]

34. My Heart Went Out To Him Yesterday

While he was speaking. Truly amazing. I could never hold it together like he did.

[exboyfil]

15. That is what I am talking about

Thank you House Democrats for doing your job so quickly. I still don't understand why Pelosi adjourned instead of setting up time this week to debate and vote on this impeachment.

[MoonchildCA]

16. Congress is not back in session until the 21st.

What can be done, a special session?

[sdfernando]

17. Roll Call vote?

I think that is standard for impeachment...but I want names of everyone that votes against impeachment.

[mr_lebowski]

19. Excellent. Let it go onto record, let him be the first POTUS to be impeached 2 times, the first for

attempted Election Fraud, and the 2nd for Sedition and inciting a violent insurrection against these United States of America.

There is no question he has secured his spot at DEAD LAST in the pantheon of US Presidents with that stunt yesterday.

[Moostache]

22. Most important part?

Barring him from ever again holding office or trust under the United States of America...his worthless, self-serving ample ass is unfit for any office, any trust, any dignity for the remainder of his shameful life.

Madam Speaker, since the Republican Senate has previously indicated that witnesses are not needed at a trial, please pass these articles and proceed immediately to a vote in the Senate to remove. To the GOP Senators THINKING about again giving him a pass...you should all resign immediately rather than cast such a vote.

This should be the easiest vote a Senator could ever have - shall the sedition encouraging, petulant criminal POTUS be allowed to finish his term AND continue to menace the political body of the nation? Or shall he be thrown out on his ass today?

Gee...let me think on that...

[patricia92243]

23. I can't read this and who is the guy posting. I have not seen this on

any of MSM and I would thing it would be getting huge coverage.

[muriel_volestrangler]

30. John Kruzel of The Hill

Supreme Court and legal affairs reporter for @TheHill, former lawyer.

He has pictures of the draft:



and more.

[Paladin]

25. Let's DO THIS. Please. (nt)

[jeffreyi]

27. Whatever happens

It better be fast. It's probably not a good time to dither around.

[Dawson Leery]

28. A fast trial is fine.

Just go through the motions and give the minimal time for arguments.

[pandr32]

29. K&R

[muriel_volestrangler]

31. Good to see it includes the call to Raffensperger

as it says, what he did on the 6th was "consistent with his prior efforts to subvert and obstruct the certification of the results...[which] include, but are not limited to, a phone call on January 2..."

That shows a consistent pattern of lawbreaking, not just a reckless speech yesterday.

[Retrograde]

90. I wrote to my Rep on Sunday

asking her to start impeachment proceedings based on that call and previous attempts by Trump to undermine Michigan's votes by inviting selected state lawmakers to the White House. I think there's a lot of evidence to support a pattern of subversion and obstructions.

[Stuart G]

32. K and R...Thank You for Posting.

[triron]

33. Pelosi needs to declare an emergency session and do it fast.

[Renew Deal]

35. The resolution is perfect.

It needs a vote today

[NHvet]

37. Please make it so....

Add that to the list of firsts for the Orange Menace.
First president to be impeached twice. I like the ring to that.
That's going to burn!

[Rebl2]

38. Would prefer

the 25th amendment. I know this is off subject and will probably be deleted. I live in MO about 70 miles away from where the stealth bombers are kept. I know what they sound like because they fly over the KC Chiefs stadium at the start of the season and they almost always fly right over my neighborhood. About an hour ago we heard one fly over. There of course is no game today. What is up.

[kirkuchiyo]

50. I used to be stationed at Whiteman

As a matter of fact I was there they day the first one arrived. Probably training, I don't think the military leaders would allow him to just start bombing shit willy nilly at this point.

[Dave Starsky]

57. Impeachment is better. He can't run for office ever again.

Which shuts down his latest grift and gives the Republican party an excuse to ignore him as a potential 2024 candidate from now on.

[malaise]

39. Impeach him by tomorrow

This is hte last fucking straw - here's the evidence
https://www.democraticunderground.com/100214841903

[Tommymac]

61. Thanks Malaise. You Rock.

[Cozmo]

71. I had no idea, thanks for this. Horrible, Horrible, Horrible

IMPEACH!

[dalton99a]

40. Impeach him today.

[housecat]

41. Looks like they act fast when it's up close and personal

[BootinUp]

43. Impeachara

[bucolic_frolic]

44. Just do it. Republicans will own inaction or not acting or slow acting

Get them on record

[Traildogbob]

45. Just heard

On Thom Hartmann, Trump called into a meeting for Republican National Committee in Florida this AM, Rona McDaniel put him on speaker phone and he got a standing ovation type applause from them. A Day after his treasonous instigation of Duck Dynasty Militia Capital Take over. Do not expect a single republican to sign on to his removal.

[OMGWTF]

51. Rethugs are such good little Germans

[sandensea]

60. This is why it's not a good idea to impeach (as MUCH as he deserves it)

It would go nowhere, for the reasons you just illustrated - and what's worse, it wouldn't play in Peoria.

Impeaching Needy Amin just 13 days before he's due to leave anyway, would smack of spite and vindictiveness to anyone who's not a staunch Democrat.

Yes - he's earned impeachment like no other president has (with the possible exception of Dubya).

But it's just not feasible - and would probably only erode support for Biden, just as he needs it most.

[Traildogbob]

68. I would however

Be good with impeachment after he is out. That is still able to be done, after we get senate. It would mean he could no longer run for any office, plus he would lose his pension and health care, as would Melonoma. They have taken enough of our tax money, especially being he never pays taxes.

[sandensea]

74. Absolutely.

Prosecute the spray tan out of him.

The smirk out of Prince Jared. And the silicone out of Ivanka.

[TwilightZone]

94. Agreed.

I'm not sure why almost no one else can see this.

We apparently learned exactly nothing from last time. It's the only time in Trump's entire administration that he received a noticeable bump upward. The Senate is simply not going to convict, which leaves us exactly where we were last time.

It would accomplish nothing and could very well cut into Biden's support, in particular, and Democratic support, in general.

[sandensea]

95. +1

It is what it is.

[ffr]

46. No way to sugarcoat it. We have an exostential threat in the white house

And our republic cannot afford one more day.

Play the tape.
Play yesterday's insurrection and him inciting it.

Up or down vote.

Do it today!!!!

[Roc2020]

47. The first one did not stand a chance

this one may. just may.

[Brother Mythos]

48. Excellent!

In the words of another Republican president, "Let's Roll!"

[LiberalFighter]

52. It needs to be introduced now. Doing so will limit powers of President

during the proceedings.

[Nitram]

53. Yes!

[raccoon]

54. Great! Nt

[roamer65]

55. IMPEACH!

[Jon King]

58. Time for a war on Trumpism...

The public sentiment will only lessen over time. Dems must go full bore right now. NY State must also have charges ready on Jan 21st against every Trump if they have a case.

[GoldenMezzoDiva]

62. The Creature is so anti-nice..

..his ass had t'be impeached TWICE!

[vlyons]

64. No more pussy footing around

Just letting the clock run out is insufficient!

[MustLoveBeagles]

65. K&R

[angrychair]

67. They are on vacation

No they are not

[debsy]

70. EXCELLENT! GET. THIS. DONE. NOW!

GET HIM THE HELL OUT OF THERE!

Don the Con is and has always been a clear and present danger to these United States. Anyone who supports him is complicit and/or actively involved in the attempt to overthrow the U.S. Government. Either way, they all deserve to be removed from office and prosecuted for sedition/treason/vandalism/etc.

[burrowowl]

72. Impeach!

[Rizen]

75. I support this but Republicans won't remove him.

Just saying. They're a cult.

[Darkstar53142]

79. Thank you House Democrats, for fulfilling your oath

[Dark n Stormy Knight]

80. He deserves it! But, even now, this will not get the support it deserves,

either in Congress it in the M$M. Both must present, unequivocally, what he did and why it is not only disgraceful, but an impeachable offense. Dems are not as good at message discipline as Rs, and the M$M has both-siders disease, so I worry impeachment won't accomplish what we hope it will.

So depressing that even now, after this armed insurgency he incited and to a degree may even have orchestrated, Don Trumpleone still has loads of support in Congress.

I'd love to be proven wrong.

[Dukkha]

81. at the very least it needs to be on official record

That he was formally impeached twiced. The most disgraced president in history

[jcgoldie]

85. Every GOP senator can be on record...

...as to whether the President inciting a riot on the capitol is just okie dokey!

[Ohioboy]

83. Exhibit 1 --Yesterday when he caused a riot

Exhibit 2 --Saturday when threatened a Georgia Secretary Of State

[SunSeeker]

84. Thank you! nt

[bdamomma]

86. Just do it

[Paper Roses]

88. Isn't the 25th faster? He needs to go.

NOW! Before he does something that causes even greater harm to all of us.

[eShirl]

101. that depends on cooperation from Pence and Trump's cabinet

hopefully they will do BOTH 25th and impeachment

[TomDaisy]

89. GIT R DONE

[MagickMuffin]

91. "Just move on him like a bitch"

Posthaste!

[Vivienne235729]

93. I think this is a very smart decision. If the ridiculous R MoC willing to STILL

support trump, then they need to go on record doing so. They can't hide behind their complicit silence.

[mdbl]

98. Could not have been done fast enough

get it to the floor! I wonder if trump's bitch mitch will let it go to a vote in the senate.

[Merlot]

99. I called my rep and said he must be impeached.

I really can't take any more of him getting away with everything.

[BobTheSubgenius]

100. God-damned right!

He is all of those things, plus a horrible, repulsive human being. Barely. A least Ted Bundy was reportedly charming.

[Rstrstx]

102. No, they're not going to hurry back just to draw up articles. BUT it does help in several ways

First, Trump cannot grant pardons in cases of impeachment, so if he tries to issue any for anyone who had a role in this stunt they may not be valid. That would have to be sorted out by the courts. My guess is that if he doesn’t try to pardon himself and his cronies out of this mess the articles of impeachment won’t likely go very far, at least for the time being.

Second, the only consequential punishment impeachment carries with it (other than removal) is that it can prevent someone from ever holding public office again. Trump will be gone in 12 days. So Congress could just sit on any impeachment articles, hold their hearings, and just not act on it unless he tries to pardon anyone or run for office again. Nothing would rally the public more to the Democrats’ side than Trump trying to let anyone involved in this off the hook. Even a number of Republicans may be willing to pile on (see the last paragraph).

Make no mistake, there WILL be hearings over the breach of the Capitol and everyone who had a hand in it, including the President. Whether these come in the form of an impeachment inquiry or from special committees remains to be seen. One brilliant thing it does do is make any plans Republicans had for going after some of the cabinet choices or Hunter look stupid, petty and completely tone-deaf. They start this congressional term now in the minority with a weaker hand than they had even just after they’d lost the Georgia seats. Right out of the gate they’re on defense, giving Biden some critical breathing room early in his term.

As for running again, Trump is now radioactive to the Republican Party and this gives them the perfect out for them to try and run as far away as they can from him. The best we can hope for is that he threatens to make a third-party run in ‘24, in which case there would probably be more Republicans willing to impeach and convict than Democrats.

[louis-t]

103. Do it now, in the wreckage of the Capitol bldg.

[peacebuzzard]

105. Thank the Lord.

and this terrestrial army of angels.

[titanicdave]

106. ....It Is Way Past Time....

....that... t-RUMP.....had his ass thrown....OUT...OF....OUR....HOUSE !!!

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

107. Lock him up!!!!!